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#15 of 34 Re: I need a crate engine ID [ihtruckguy] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 31, 2009 (3:24 pm)

Replying to: ihtruckguy (Aug 31, 2009 12:20 pm)
that would help. I can't find any cross-reference to the other numbers--close but nothing with that 3-letter suffix. Maybe he copied it down wrong?
 
Anyway, casting numbers are quite large, at back of engine, driver's side, just where block meets the bell housing. You may have to get a flashlight and lay down on the fender.

#16 of 34 engine serial number for honda accord 2003 model by obi3ice

Nov 23, 2009 (5:00 am)

#17 of 34 engine serial number for honda accord 2003 model by obi3ice

Nov 23, 2009 (5:02 am)

Hi can someone please tell me where i can locate the engine serial number for a 2003 honda accord.
I know it's embedded somewhere in the engine but where, and how many letters/digits
It's urgent.
Thanks
TL

#18 of 34 Re: engine serial number for honda accord 2003 model [obi3ice] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Nov 23, 2009 (8:49 am)

Replying to: obi3ice (Nov 23, 2009 5:02 am)
It would help if you told people whether it was a 4 or 6 cylinder. Not sure about the 6 cylinders, but on the 4 cylinders, if I'm remembering correctly, it's stamped on a little pad where the engine meets the transmission.
 

#19 of 34 Re: engine serial number for honda accord 2003 model [obi3ice] by british_rover

Nov 28, 2009 (9:28 am)

Replying to: obi3ice (Nov 23, 2009 5:02 am)
4 cylinder hondas usually have a tag near the timing belt cover too.

#20 of 34 1950 216 serial number search resources? by dlwinn

May 23, 2010 (11:49 am)

I have a 1950 Chevy 3100 Thriftmaster 1/2 ton, which is supposed to have a 216. I looked at the Old Car Manual Project web site - http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/models/engine.htm
 
but couldn't identify the engine serial number. The engine I have has a serial number next to the distributor that says "DR140622CAL", which is different from the serial number layout on the above web site. Is there any other sources engine serial number searches?
 
The other interesting fact, is that everyone, including the old timers, has told me that the 1950 216 has babbitt bearings, which I understand to mean that the bearings are integrated into the piston rods and crankshaft main bearings and are adjusted with shims. When I pulled one of the rod bearing caps off it had a bearing insert. One of the old timers came over and verified that the engine had insert bearings. I also under stand that the 1950 216 engine was a light blue color like the engine compartment, but the engine is orange. I'm wondering if the engine is a different year? Like I said above, I'd like to track down this engine serial number

#21 of 34 Re: 1950 216 serial number search resources? [dlwinn] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

May 23, 2010 (12:18 pm)

Replying to: dlwinn (May 23, 2010 11:49 am)
Go by Block Casting Numbers then:
 
http://www.inliners.org/becks/BCN2.html
 
There is also a 235 babbitt engine in some early heavy duty Chevy trucks. Old timers don't always know what they're talking about.
 
You might also look for "235" stamped on the right side of the engine, way down low near the front, where the block meets the oil pan.

#22 of 34 Re: 1950 216 serial number search resources? [Mr_Shiftright] by dlwinn

May 23, 2010 (1:41 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 23, 2010 12:18 pm)
Just went out and found the numbers, and then checked them on line;
 
216 inline head casting #: 1950-53 3835517 All 216
 
216 inline block casting #: 1952-53 3835849 216 Passenger, Truck
 
52 AKCA. AKCM, BKCA, BKCM, KAA, KAM, KAC, KAP, KBA, KBM, KCA, KCM, KCD, KCQ 3835849
 
53 ALCC. ALCP, BLCC, BLCP, LAG, LAT, LAJ, LAV, LBA, LBM, LCA, LCM, LCC, LCP, LCD, LCQ, LCH, LCU 3835849
 
Makes me think it's a 52/53 engine. Where do the prefix letters come into play? Still baffled by the DR140622CAL serial number.

#23 of 34 Re: 1950 216 serial number search resources? [dlwinn] by euphonium

May 23, 2010 (2:23 pm)

Replying to: dlwinn (May 23, 2010 1:41 pm)
I remember hearing of a few 216's being replaced by GMC 270 straight sixes.

#24 of 34 Re: 1950 216 serial number search resources? [dlwinn] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

May 23, 2010 (4:23 pm)

Replying to: dlwinn (May 23, 2010 1:41 pm)
Dunno. Over the years, I've come to realize that there are all kinds of mysterious numbering quirks that are not well documented.
 
Here's some info on GMC casting numbers and even some Canadian engine #s.
 
http://home.znet.com/c1937/Cast.htm

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